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You'll want to delete this post and re-post it tomorrow morning some time. Like 8am PST. There just aren't enough US users on right now to get a reaction. In th

You'll want to delete this post and re-post it tomorrow morning some time. Like 8am PST. There just aren't enough US users on right now to get a reaction. In the mean time fill out the "about" section in your profile with a short bio and list some places you can be contacted at outside of HN (Twitter, Facebook, a blog?). In the next post, try to talk a little more about the product. That's all we really care about. Don't worry about telling your idea to people. You've got the vision, the work done (mockups, think-time, etc.), and a head start. We're used to being approached by non-developers about work and they all have the next big idea so if you want to hook a passionate developer you should give us something to chew on. Good luck

puresubstance 15y ago
Thank you! I will do exactly that. However, I won't be able I go into much detail about the project on the forum. I'll want to do that one-on-one, for a number of reasons I'm sure you understand. Any suggestions for a good thread title? The last thing I want to do is seem like heartless spam. Thanks, Victor
- md1515 15y ago
  I'm a non-technical founder too. One thing you have to realize and realize quick is that your idea means next to nothing. Few people who are good programmers are going to be interested enough to help you unless they know what it is you are doing. If your idea is that good then you can bet there are people already working on it. Sure, leave out the special sauce, but we need details and you are really cutting down your chances when you require one-on-one specifics. If you manage to get X views on HN you'll get X/2=Y who are interested and Y/3 who are willing to email you! That being said, I wish you the best of luck
  - puresubstance 15y ago
    Thanks for your advice. If there's a hacker who is truly interested in the possibility of great work, I believe he'll reach out. Best of luck to you, as well. Victor
  - puresubstance 15y ago
    Also, we're more than an idea. We have a business plan, mockups, and interested businesses and investors. I would never risk the future of the business because someone didn't want to take the step of introducing themselves personally in order to learn more. Of course, I understand what you're saying, but I'm sure you can appreciate where I am coming from as well.

puresubstance 15y ago

Thank you! I will do exactly that. However, I won't be able I go into much detail about the project on the forum. I'll want to do that one-on-one, for a number of reasons I'm sure you understand. Any suggestions for a good thread title? The last thing I want to do is seem like heartless spam. Thanks, Victor

md1515 15y ago
I'm a non-technical founder too. One thing you have to realize and realize quick is that your idea means next to nothing. Few people who are good programmers are going to be interested enough to help you unless they know what it is you are doing. If your idea is that good then you can bet there are people already working on it. Sure, leave out the special sauce, but we need details and you are really cutting down your chances when you require one-on-one specifics. If you manage to get X views on HN you'll get X/2=Y who are interested and Y/3 who are willing to email you! That being said, I wish you the best of luck
- puresubstance 15y ago
  Thanks for your advice. If there's a hacker who is truly interested in the possibility of great work, I believe he'll reach out. Best of luck to you, as well. Victor
- puresubstance 15y ago
  Also, we're more than an idea. We have a business plan, mockups, and interested businesses and investors. I would never risk the future of the business because someone didn't want to take the step of introducing themselves personally in order to learn more. Of course, I understand what you're saying, but I'm sure you can appreciate where I am coming from as well.